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Written questions by Kumar.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Sonia Kumar this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.

Department:All (58)Department of Health and Social Care (19)Department for Education (12)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (8)Department for Business and Trade (5)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (4)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (2)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (2)Ministry of Justice (1)Department for Culture, Media and Sport (1)Department for Transport (1)Department for Work and Pensions (1)Home Office (1)

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14 Jan 2026·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
Asked

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps she is taking to help protect children in Iran from actions taken by the Iranian authorities.

Reply

The killing and brutal repression of peaceful protesters in Iran is horrific. Iranians must be able to exercise their right to peaceful protest without fear of reprisal.The Iranian government must immediately end the violence, uphold fundamental rights and freedoms, and ensure British nationals are safe. The Foreign Secretary made this very clear when she spoke with the Iranian Foreign Minister on 12 January, and I did likewise when we summoned the Iranian Ambassador the following day.We are working closely with our partners to ensure the Iranian regime is held accountable for its violent repression and systematic human rights abuses against its own people.

13 Feb 2025·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
Asked

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of supporting the establishment of a medical evacuation scheme for children in Gaza requiring urgent treatment.

Reply

We have announced £1 million for the Egyptian Ministry of Health, delivered through World Health Organisation (WHO) Egypt, to support medically evacuated Palestinians from Gaza. Israel must ensure sustained passage through the now open Rafah crossing, for those needing treatment unavailable in Gaza, during the first phase of the ceasefire.

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